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Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics Volume 21, 2003 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Using the Transtheoretical Model of Change to Implement Home Safety Modifications with Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Exploratory Study

Martina C. McNulty Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, Department of Orthopaedics, University of New Mexico
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Jayme Johnson Work Place, Albuquerque, NMView further author information
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Janet L. Poole Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, Department of Orthopaedics, University of New Mexico
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Melissa Winkle Kidpower, Albuquerque, NM
Pages 53-66 | Received 15 Jul 2003, Accepted 07 Oct 2003, Published online: 28 Jul 2009

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